How to Use self-motivated in a Sentence

self-motivated

adjective

• Winning, in and of itself, is not enough for an impeccably gifted and self-motivated athlete who existentially must be involved in the act of winning.
  — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 1 June 2026
• But at a young age, right around the time Semyon left to play in the national U16 hockey league, Demidov became self-motivated.
  — Arpon Basu, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
• Students need to be self-motivated and dedicated, though a parent or supervisor can always check progress and help ensure participation.
  — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
• Beyond her artistic talent, Minh is a kind, collaborative, and self-motivated student who consistently uplifts her peers.
  — Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
• The impulse that underlies the rise of passion projects is a correct one—admissions officers at top schools want to admit students who are creative and driven, self-motivated and passionate about using their skills to benefit their communities.
  — Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
• Together, each of them becomes both director and actor, observing and observed, controlling and controlled, self-motivated and mutually determined, launched into a higher plane of artistic collaboration—into a cinematic redemption.
  — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 31 July 2026